NYT Dictionary

TORTA

/ˈtɔɹtə/
NounTOR-tator-ta · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A sandwich, served either hot or cold, on an oblong white sandwich roll, derived from Mexican cuisine.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Spanish torta, from Latin turta, thought to derive from Latin tŏrta f (“twisted”). Doublet of torte and tart.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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